Child Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2024

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Ceisteanna (588)

Francis Noel Duffy

Ceist:

588. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 712 of 30 April 2024, if her Department has considered issuing a guideline similar to the NHS (details supplied) that the consent of only one parent is necessary to allow a child to avail of psychological support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22580/24]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The HSE has published a National Consent Policy that sets out the HSE's policy in relation to consent to treatment for adults and for children, including circumstances where parental consent is necessary and what to do where one parent or guardian consents.

The HSE's National Consent Policy can be found here: assets.hse.ie/media/documents/ncr/HSE_Consent_Policy_2022_v1.2_-_Jan_2024.pdf